Friday, November 27th, 2010

August 27th, 2010 MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) on Highway 95

On Friday, August 27th, 2010, Shafer Franconia Fire & Rescue was dispatched to Highway 95, approximately 2 miles South of Highway 8 for a 2 vehicle accident with unknown injuries. Upon arriving at the scene, 2 vehicles were witnessed in the ditch with numerous bystanders present. Vehicle #1, a Ford Crown Victoria, contained 1 patient who was alert and conscious in the drivers position. Vehicle #1 experienced full airbag deployment and had extensive impact damage to the driver’s side left front fender. Patient was complaining of numerous pains on left side and was C-Collared and back boarded. Patient was then transported to the hospital via Lakes Region EMS.

Vehicle #2, a Subaru Outback, contained 5 occupants who were all located at the rear of a passerby's van upon arrival. Except for very minor seatbelt abrasions, all passengers were OK and did not complain of any injuries. Vehicle #2 experienced full airbag deployment as well. The Subaru was carrying a large rooftop container and pulling a 3 person jet ski on a trailer. Due to the impact of the crash, the rooftop carrier broke loose from the roof rack and ended up in front of the car after it came to rest in the ditch. The jet ski broke the winch post off the trailer and made a significant impact at the rear of the vehicle. It also shattered the rear window and produced a large amount of damage to the rear gate.

Shafer Fire & Rescue stayed on scene for a few hours directing traffic while the vehicles and trailer were removed from the ditch and family members from the Subaru were able to remove personal property before being taken away on flatbed tow trucks.

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